Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

White Bear Lake, MN | Direct Hire | $35–$40/hour

Konik is partnering with a growing local manufacturer seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support their continuous-production environment. This day-shift role is ideal for an experienced electro-mechanical technician whose strengths lean toward electrical and PLC troubleshooting.

You will help minimize production downtime by diagnosing equipment failures, completing preventive maintenance, and supporting conveyors, saws, sensors, wiring, bearings, and other production systems. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Friday, 5:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with overtime paid after 40 hours.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair work on automated manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, sensor, wiring, and machine-level PLC issues to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain conveyors, material-handling equipment, industrial saws and cutting equipment, bearings, motors, and related components.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment at the machine level; identify faults and connectivity issues without performing PLC programming.
• Manage replacement parts and maintenance inventory to reduce downtime and support reliable equipment operation.
• Complete tool repairs and light facility maintenance as production needs require.
• Collaborate with day- and night-shift mechanics, participate in cross-training, and follow all company safety procedures.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong electrical aptitude and hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, and wiring.
• Solid mechanical knowledge, including conveyors, bearings, motors, and production equipment repair.
• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering; relevant technical certificates; or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Ability to work a consistent 10-hour shift and an approximately 50-hour workweek. Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Friday, 5:00 am -3:00 pm.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely at heights.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in food and beverage, packaging, construction materials, wood products, or another continuous manufacturing environment.
• Welding experience or maintenance experience with large industrial saws or cutting equipment.

Benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• 401k with employer match
• PTO
• Overtime available after 40 hours; expected annual compensation for scheduled work of around $100k - $115k
• Additional overtime opportunities available, if desired

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